**Airtel Partners with Google to Offer Free Cloud Storage**
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**Airtel Partners with Google to Offer Free Cloud Storage for Users**
In a strategic move to enhance its service offerings, Bharti Airtel has announced a partnership with Google, providing 100 GB of Google One cloud storage at no cost for six months to its postpaid and Airtel Wi-Fi users. This initiative comes in response to a similar offer from Reliance Jio, which previously provided free cloud storage to its prepaid and postpaid customers.
While Jio has recently reduced its free cloud storage offer from 100 GB to 50 GB without a specified validity, Airtel is maintaining its commitment to provide 100 GB of Google One cloud storage free for six months. After this period, Airtel’s postpaid and Wi-Fi users can continue using the Google One subscription for ₹125 per month, which is slightly lower than the ₹130 per month charged by Google once the initial 15 GB of free storage is exhausted.
The introduction of free cloud storage comes at a crucial time when users are facing increasing storage challenges, particularly as WhatsApp backups now count against Google cloud limits. Without adequate storage, users often find themselves deleting files or investing in costly physical storage solutions.
Siddharth Sharma, Director of Marketing and CEO of Connected Homes at Bharti Airtel, emphasized the importance of storage in today’s digital landscape. “With smartphones becoming the primary device for managing both personal and professional information, storage has become a significant concern for users. This partnership with Google will provide millions of our postpaid and Wi-Fi customers with access to an additional 100 GB of storage.”
As of March, Bharti Airtel reported having 25.8 million postpaid users within its total mobile user base of 361.6 million in India. The offer allows users to share the storage with up to five additional individuals, enhancing its value. Furthermore, WhatsApp chats on Android can be backed up to Google Account storage, simplifying the process of switching devices for customers.
Karen Teo, Vice President of Platforms & Devices Partnerships at Google, stated, “Together, we will make it easier for our users to safely back up photos, videos, and important files on their phones with more storage across Google Photos, Drive, Gmail, and more.”
In contrast, Jio offers its Jio AI Cloud service for general data backup, although it does not specifically support WhatsApp backups. The Airtel-Google collaboration is expected to attract users looking to upgrade their Google One storage, adding significant value for Airtel customers while also providing Google with potential revenue assurance.
**FAQ**
**What is the duration of the free Google One storage offer from Airtel?**
Airtel is offering 100 GB of Google One cloud storage free for six months to its postpaid and Wi-Fi users.
